Iron-Branding Decoction

Iron-Branding Decoction,Reversal of the Liver Meridian’s “Mutual Fire” manifests as pain and cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Iron-Branding Decoction

Chinese Name : 铁烙饮

Drug Formulation

1 iron scale weight (3–4 liang).

Source

*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Reversal of the Liver Meridian’s “Mutual Fire” manifests as pain and cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Wash it thoroughly, then use it to boil water for decocting herbs.

Iron-Branding Decoction,*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.,Reversal of the Liver Meridian’s “Mutual Fire” manifests as pain and cold extremities.

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